Engineering Technical Strategist (Finance)
Engineering Technical Strategist
Job Description
You were made to do this work: designing new technologies, diving into data, optimizing digital experiences, and constantly developing better, faster ways to get results. You want to be part of a performance culture dedicated to building technology for a purpose that matters. You want to work in an environment that promotes sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. In this role, you'll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
As an Engineering Technical Strategist for Kimberly-Clark, you will work in the North America Personal Care Research & Development team, reporting to the Huggies® D&C Senior Director. In this role you will provide technical leadership and champion strategic initiatives, machine innovation expertise, develop asset strategies, champion continuous improvement activities, build capability and provide project support when needed. This role will advise all levels of the organization, ensuring sound strategies for assets/equipment, development plans and ways of working. Expectation of role will be to build strong technical depth in others as a vehicle for technical talent development, and at times will also provide strategic point of views to Executive Leadership Team members. Scope of role will include leadership of broader activities across Kimberly-Clark North America segment R&D, Innovation Capability Teams, and Supply Chain teams.
In this role, you will:
Ensure engineering Innovation Capability Teams deliver machine innovation to support Personal Care business needs by being an indispensable technical partner with the Senior Director.
Support Personal Care business goals by building strong depth of technical engineering expertise across the Personal Care Innovation Capability Team.
Effectively influence Personal Care's engineering strategies by building strong credibility with senior leaders using effective communication, strong business acumen, and a passion to continuously improve.
Implement strategies to protect novel technology solutions to sustain identified advantage in market, including patents, trade secrets and other IP.
Conceive, develop, validate, and share ideas leading to new or improved products, processes, materials, systems or scientific knowledge aligned with business unit objectives.
Champion and lead Lean management practices through Lean thinking and work methods (visual management, problem solving, continuous improvement, and strategy deployment).
Facilitate alignment for key decisions, work processes and roles/responsibilities as needed for assigned activities.
Provide leadership by example in corporate safety, quality, diversity & inclusion, regulatory, product safety and sustainability.
Manage self in accordance with the expected behaviors of the Kimberly-Clark Ways of Working.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn't exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you'll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We're founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we're always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there's your open door of opportunity. It's all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we're constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you'll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our professional roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:
10+ years relevant experience in R&E positions and bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Deep subject matter expertise in Personal Care converting technologies, machine design, process development and commercialization of process and ancillary system capability.
Ability to recognize and improve the effectiveness of teams to deliver on both short-term business results, and also set the vision for engineering of the future.
Demonstrated capability to balance depth of technical expertise effectively with strong business acumen and indirect influence.
Proven capability to lead through others, including internal and external resources (OEM/TSP).
Motivated by the need to change and quickly evolve to the latest trends, business imperatives, etc., and capable of setting an associated technical vision or execution plan that inspires followership.
Solution-seeking disposition to dig into problems and work cross-functionally to resolve them
Preferred Qualifications:
Broad combination of manufacturing, staff engineering and/or consumer product development and global experiences
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in the Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering field.
Capabilities with Lean systems, large capital execution or developing intellectual assets
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you'd enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
Salary Range: $ 157,720 – 194,760 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
Kimberly-Clark will support in-country relocation for the chosen candidate for the role. The benefits provided will be per the terms of Kimberly-Clark's applicable mobility policies. The benefits/policy provided will be decided at Kimberly-Clark's sole discretion.
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Salary Range: 157,720 – 194,760 USD
At Kimberly-Clark, pay is just one aspect of our total rewards package, which also includes a variety of benefits and opportunities to achieve, thrive and grow. Along with base pay, this position offers eligibility for a target bonus and a comprehensive benefits suite, including our 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan. The anticipated base pay range for this role is provided above for a fully qualified hire. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as location, role, skills, performance, and experience. Please note that the stated pay range applies to US locations only.
Primary Location
Neenah - West R&E OfficeAdditional Locations
Worker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full time